Dallas Cowboys: 53-Man Roster Projections

In just over 24 hours, the Dallas Cowboys have to release 22 good men. That's 42 percent of the roster and about one player per hour. Based on what's happened thus far in organized team activities, training camp and the preseason, here's who we see making the final cut:

Orton is one of the best backups in the league, and neither Stephen McGee nor Rudy Carpenter have done much to show they deserve roster spots. They'll use the extra spot elsewhere.

Running Back (3): DeMarco Murray, Felix Jones, Phillip Tanner

Good thing Tanner had a nice game Wednesday because Lance Dunbar and Jamize Olawale both looked great. Dallas will try to get them onto the practice squad. That said, it wouldn't surprise me to see either back on the roster.

Fullback (2): Lawrence Vickers, Shaun Chapas

Chapas stays on board for temporary support while Jason Witten eases back from a lacerated spleen.